Simple Snack Solutions

Ahoy! Simple Snack Solutions Healthy Living Tips , · Weight Loss

Great news on the weight loss front: snacks are an important part of your weight loss plan. As long as you don’t indulge with wild abandon, snacks can satisfy your treat cravings so you don’t feel deprived. And that means you’re less likely to jump ship on your weight loss voyage. The key is to pay attention to what you’re eating, savor every bite, and keep track of your daily calories.

Here’s a list of 10-calorie servings that you can build into 100- or 200-calorie snacks to fit into your daily calorie allotment. Mix and match to your (flat) belly’s content! Keep these foods in mind when preparing snacks for your children as well. It’s a great way to teach kids proper portion sizes as well!

Fruits

• • 1 navel orange segment
• • 2 large strawberries
• • 12 ½ blueberries
• • 3 watermelon balls
• • 1 dried pineapple piece
• • 1 apple slice
• • 3 green grapes
• • 3 cherry tomatoes (yes, they’re fruits!)

Veggies

• • 2 ½ baby carrots
• • 1 large celery stick
• • 11 pieces shelled edamame (soybeans)
• • ¼ cucumber with peel

Salty

• • 20 roasted and salted soy nuts
• • 1 pecan half
• • 18 roasted and salted sunflower seeds
• • 1 ½ almonds
• • 1 cashew half
• • 2 ½ pistachios
• • 1 Wheatables cracker
• • 1 French Onion SunChip
• • 1 Big Cheez-It cracker
• • 1 Tostitos Scoops chip
• • 1 reduced-fat Pringle

Sweets

• • 3 plain M&Ms
• • 1 peanut M&M
• • 2 Skittles
• • 1 Whopper malt ball
• • 2 ½ Jelly Belly jelly beans
• • 1 animal cracker
• • 2 Teddy Grahams
• • 4 semisweet chocolate chips
• • 1 gummi bear
• • 1 mini vanilla wafer
• • 4 ½ mini-marshmallows
• • 42 Cheerios

Another delicious calorie-controlled snack idea is a rich, satisfying Reliv Slimplicity® shake. At just 90 calories, these shakes pack a nutritional punch plus help keep your metabolism running at full steam while you lose weight.

And don’t forget to record your snacks and meals in the handy food and exercise journal that’s included in every Reliv Slimplicity Weight Loss Kit.

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School Is Out

School Is Out, Summer Fun Is In Session by Erin Willmann in ( · Healthy Living Tips )

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and the pools are open. It's summer! But as the school year comes to an end, parents know they'll soon hear the pitter patter of little feet scampering through the house again. Or worse yet, "I'm bored!” Don't worry. These tips will keep your little ones happy, healthy and entertained all summer long!

Get Growin'

Plant a garden. Homegrown produce saves you money and is less likely to have food safety issues. Kids will enjoy digging, watering and running outside each day to check on the progress.

Try this all summer long! Add your freshly grown fruits and veggies to a delicious Reliv smoothie!

Get Thinkin'

School's out, but you can still challenge your kids with some at-home critical thinking activities.

Try this at the pool! For those days when the kids wake you up and they're already in their swimsuits, dive into hands-on . Get together various objects from around the house, and ask kids to predict which ones will sink and which will float. Ask them why. Then toss them in!

Grab containers of various sizes and shapes and a measuring cup. Then ask kids how many cups they think each one will take to fill. These activities teach lessons in counting, measurement and the conservation of volume.

Try this on a rainy day! Mix half a box of cornstarch with enough water so the consistency should be like clay (not too powdery, but not too wet). Now pick up the goop and squeeze it - it's crumbly. Hold it loosely - it oozes through your fingers. This teaches kids about various states of matter.

Get Cookin'

Ask your young one to be your sous chef for the day. Spending time together in the kitchen provides the perfect opportunity to talk about nutrition and how various types of foods contribute to our health, growth and overall well-being.

Try this in the kitchen! For a sweet snack, make homemade fudgesicles, adding a scoop of Chocolate Reliv Now® for Kids for a nutritional boost.

Get Shakin'

Reliv Now for Kids goes beyond ordinary children's nutritional supplements to deliver key nutrients essential to the development of a child's brain, eyes and nervous system. And the addition of LunaRich healthy soy powder makes Reliv Now for Kids better than ever. LunaRich provides ten times as much lunasin as ordinary soy powders, for optimal cellular health. Give your kids a healthy start with Reliv Now for Kids!

Heed the Warning Bells of Metabolic Syndrome ( · Healthy Living Tips , · Weight Loss )

It’s no secret the number of people with type 2 diabetes is sharply rising. Yet people are often shocked when they’re diagnosed with the complicated disease. By paying attention to some warning bells, especially symptoms of metabolic syndrome, people can take action to prevent or at least delay the onset of diabetes.

Metabolic syndrome is not one disease but a constellation of factors that come together. Based on criteria from the American Heart Association and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, people have metabolic syndrome if they have three or more of these factors:

• Larger waist circumference of 35 inches or more in women, and 40 inches or more in men (the “apple shape”)
• Elevated triglycerides: 150 mg/dL or higher
• Low HDL (“good”) cholesterol: less than 40 mg/dL in men; less than 50 mg/dL in women
• High blood pressure: 130/85 mm Hg or higher
• Elevated fasting glucose: 100 mg/dL or higher

Having metabolic syndrome puts people at much greater risk for developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease, as well as kidney disease and other problems.

Lifestyle Guide to Fight Metabolic Syndrome

Lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise, are the cornerstone of treating metabolic syndrome. Here’s your guide to putting up a fight against metabolic syndrome and ultimately, diabetes.

Lose weight.

Yes, we’ve all heard that one before but weight is often the mothership of all metabolic syndrome factors. Losing just 5-10 percent of your weight improves blood pressure, fasting blood glucose and cholesterol, putting a major dent in metabolic syndrome factors and helping you lose the dangerous “apple” shape formed by belly fat accumulation. To get weight loss started, reduce portion size of foods to decrease calories you consume and exercise at least 30 minutes most days of the week.

Lower blood pressure.

As we mentioned, weight loss gives you a jump on that goal. You should also follow the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet developed by the National Institutes of Health, or similar diets that are low in salt — which means less than 1 teaspoon per day — and low in saturated fats. Up your intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, poultry, fish and nuts, as well.

Improve cholesterol.

Replace saturated fats with monounsaturated fats (canola, olive, and peanut oils) and polyunsaturated fats (corn, soybean, and sunflower oils). Eat fatty fish twice per week to make sure you’re getting enough Omega-3. And follow the DASH diet to further improve triglyceride and cholesterol levels.

Lower blood sugar.

Elevated blood sugar can wreak silent havoc on your body for years before the damage becomes apparent — or you’re diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. To lower blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity, exercise regularly and lose weight. And add more whole grains, nuts, and legumes such as beans or peas to improve blood sugar levels.

Another way to help avoid metabolic syndrome is by taking GlucAffect™, a revolutionary new targeted nutritional supplement from Reliv. This unprecedented formula of cutting-edge ingredients is clinically proven to help support blood sugar management and aid in weight loss. During an eight-week clinical trial, test subjects taking GlucAffect and participating in a diet and exercise program reduced their blood sugar levels by 30% and lost an average of nearly 16 pounds.

To learn more, download GlucAffect’s online product guide.

To learn more about the DASH Diet, visit the National Institutes of Health website.

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NO-Diet Diet

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A 2008 American Dietetic Association survey of nearly 800 adults showed that 43 percent do all they can to eat healthy and regularly exercise; 38 percent say they know they should do that but don’t do all they can; and 19 percent don’t feel a healthy diet and exercise are important.

So why aren’t people doing more? The survey found that 79 percent said they aren’t doing more to improve their diets because they’re already satisfied with the way they eat; 73 percent said it’s because they don't want to give up their favorite foods.

But no one has to give up their favorite foods completely as long as they eat them in moderation and add in more fruits, vegetables and whole grains. And there’s no specifically titled diet required: no low-carb, no zone, no points. Just simple, healthier choices. Here are the straightforward ingredients for a healthier diet that can lead to weight loss and better overall health.

• • Go for more plant foods and whole, unprocessed foods that are rich in nutrients and naturally lower in fat, salt and sugar.
• • Eat lean or low-fat protein at every meal to fill you up and make you less likely to overeat.
• • Choose more foods like whole grains, fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber and water content and are also low in calories while being filling.
• • Eat more home-cooked meals. When you prepare meals yourself, you have total control over what is in the food and can make smart ingredient substitutes to make a meal healthier.
• • Don’t eat on the run. If you sit down and eat slowly, savoring each bite, you’ll enjoy your food more and ultimately be satisfied with less. You’ll also give your brain time to get the signal that you’re full.

Combine healthy eating and exercise with Reliv’s Slimplicity® Weight Loss System and you have the recipe for maximum success. A Slimplicity meal replacement shake gives you a nutrient-packed lunch that fills you up and steers the course to healthier choices throughout the day. Accelerator capsules complement the shakes to control your appetite, burn and block fat, and boost your metabolism. The system also includes a pedometer and exercise and food journal so you’re set up for long-term, healthier living.

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Blueberries Blast Belly Fat…  ( Nutrition , · Healthy Living Tips , · Weight Loss )

Blue is the new black for slimming effects. Blueberries, that is.

New research from the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center found a diet rich in blueberries helped obese rats lose belly fat — the kind tied to heart disease and metabolic syndrome. The berry-loving rats also experienced lower cholesterol and improved glucose control and insulin sensitivity. These factors are related to diabetes risk.

While these results were seen even when rats consumed a high-fat diet along with the blueberries, the benefits were even greater when combined with a low-fat diet. Those fed the low-fat blueberry diet also lost body weight and fat mass.

The high levels of antioxidants such as anthocyanins in blueberries may be to thank for the health benefits. Based on data from the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, blueberries are among the fruits with the highest antioxidant activity. Other plant foods providing rich sources of anthocyanins include cranberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, red currants, cherries, and purple grapes.

A related study showed men with risk factors for heart disease who drank wild blueberry juice for three weeks experienced slight improvements in glucose and insulin control.

Putting the Squeeze on Cancer

Research shows a host of other health benefits from blueberries, too, including cancer-fighting power. A University of Illinois study looked at flavanoids, a compound that inhibits an enzyme involved in promoting cancer. Flavanoids are found in blueberries and other fruits. Of the fruits tested, wild blueberries showed the greatest anti-cancer activity. Blueberries also contain resveratrol, another potential anti-cancer agent.

Add These to Your Bucket List

Clearly blueberries should be on your grocery list for better health and potential weight loss. Plus an entire cup of fresh blueberries only has 84 calories and nearly 4 grams of fiber. With summer coming, all berries will be plentiful and at peak flavor. Enjoy!

To maximize your weight loss efforts, try Reliv’s Slimplicity Weight Loss System. Combined with better food choices — such as blueberries — and exercise, it can help you burn fat, maintain lean muscle and lose weight. It’s a great way to get on a healthy track.

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1 tbsp. milk

Directions:

Cook on 300 degree skillet. Serve vanilla pancakes with apricot syrup or with peanut butter and maple syrup. Serve chocolate pancakes with raspberry or mango syrup!

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Snacking is Good for You

Good News: Snacking is Good for You! ( Nutrition , · Healthy Living Tips , · Weight Loss )

Here’s a breath of fresh air: It’s OK to snack, whether you’re trying to lose weight, maintain weight or just get through the day! In fact, snacking between meals can keep your metabolism humming and your energy and mood steady. Of course, it’s not a total free pass. It’s important to make healthy snack choices that satisfy yet don’t break the calorie bank for the day.

Plan it.

To prevent overeating at meals, fit a morning and afternoon snack into your schedule. Planning your snack means you’ll have a healthy option ready when your stomach rumbles so you don’t pounce on the nearest vending machine or easy-to-grab chip bag. When you’re on the go, keep a healthy snack with you.

Know your taste buds.

If you always crave sweets in the afternoon, plan to have fresh berries, a crisp apple or a juicy tangerine handy. You could even top it off with a small piece of dark chocolate and still be in the safety zone. Or if crunch is what you crave, keep a handful of nuts on call.

Span the food groups.

Nuts and seeds are good sources of protein that keep hunger at bay and offer other important nutrients. Whole grains are high in filling fiber and give you an energy boost from carbohydrates. And fruits and vegetables offer vital nutrients along with fiber. Low-fat dairy is another good choice to boost your daily calcium intake.

Practice portions.

Be careful not to make a snack a meal-size extravaganza. Until you know your portions, measure your snacks and know their calorie content.

Keep it interesting.

Try something new for the ultimate snacking satisfaction. Sample star fruit. Chop up jicama sticks for a crunchy alternative to carrots. Mix up your choice of nuts: Almonds one day, soy nuts the next — or a little of both.

Reliv just made it even easier to snack healthy withRelivables™ Healthy Snack Bars and Soy Nuts. For salty cravings, reach for Relivables Soy Nuts, which are an excellent source of fiber and non-GMO protein, yet are low in sodium and are cholesterol-free with no trans fats.

To satisfy your sweet tooth, indulge in a chocolate-coated granola snack bar or a low-fat cranberry granola snack bar — each packed with fiber, healthy soy protein, whole grains and Pycnogenol®, a powerful anti-inflammatory. Plus these bars contain no trans fats, no high fructose corn syrup, and no cholesterol! Stash these bars in your car, desk or purse for guilt-free goodness at your fingertips.

To Be or Not to Be Gluten Free? ( · Healthy Living Tips )

Over the past decade, gluten-free diets have moved from a relatively unknown concept to a mainstream way of life. Even Oprah went gluten-free for a while - and if she’s doing it, you know it’s only a matter of time before everyone is. But even with an increasing awareness of gluten and the FDA’s recent gluten-free labeling guidelines, many people are still confused about gluten.

Why go gluten-free?

Gluten is a protein found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. Most notably, gluten causes inflammation of the intestines in those with celiac, a genetic disease. People with celiac disease, gluten allergies or even gluten sensitivity can experience intestinal discomfort, diarrhea and unhealthy weight loss. The protein can even cause reactions in the skin, mouth and lungs of people with a gluten allergy. The best way to alleviate these symptoms is to simply avoid foods containing gluten.

Gluten-Free Risks

Nutritionists do not recommend eliminating gluten from your diet unless you absolutely must. This is because eliminating wheat and related grains can mean missing vital nutrients. Unless these vitamins and minerals are replaced through other foods or nutritional supplements, a gluten-free diet can be risky. These nutrients include:

• Calcium - necessary for bone density and prevention of osteoporosis.

• Folate - contributes to healthy blood glucose and blood pressure levels and helps the body ward of fatigue.

• Iron - necessary for many body functions such as oxygen transport and metabolism.

• Niacin - shown to help the body maintain healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

• Riboflavin - necessary for normal cell function, growth and energy production as well as cognitive function.

• Thiamin - involved in numerous body functions, including nervous system and muscle functioning.

Wheat Substitutes

You can substitute wheat flour with rice or corn flour. Also try incorporating gluten-free grains quinoa and amaranth into your diet. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to avoid fiber deficiency as well.

Supplement Solution

One of the easiest ways to ensure you’re getting enough of each nutrient is supplementing with a complete optimal nutrition formula such as Reliv Classic® or Reliv Now®. Both are gluten-free and contain beneficial nutrients for a healthy gluten-free diet.

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Nutrition Tune Up,Strawberry Smoothie

Reliv Recipe: Straight Up Strawberry by Annie Haarmann in ( · Recipes )

This smoothie is the perfect midmorning or afternoon snack for strawberry lovers. Caution: This smoothie is so delicious, you will be tempted to suck it down faster than a zebra at a watering hole with a lion on the prowl, which may lead to a serious brain freeze!

Ingredients:

1. 1.5 cups whole frozen strawberries
2. 3 ice cubes
3. 1/2 scoop Delight
4. 2 scoops Relivables All-Natural Sweetener
5. 1 scoop Reliv Now
6. 10 oz. water

Directions: Blend it.

 

Get a Nutrition Tune-Up by Reliv in ( Nutrition , · Healthy Living Tips )

Most likely, you maintain your car with oil changes and other preventive services to keep it running smoothly for as long as possible. But is your body also on a maintenance and prevention plan so it runs at its peak and lasts longer? Good nutrition is vital to your long-term health and your quality of life. Starting today, give yourself a regular nutrition tune-up.

Add more of:

Whole grains.

Choose fiber-filled whole grain bread, cereals, brown rice and whole wheat pasta. You’ll feel more satiated and benefit from the added fiber and nutrition that are retained in whole grain foods.

Colorful vegetables.

The rainbow of veggie colors, especially dark green, red and orange, pack potent nutrients.

Fruits in nearly any form.

Fresh, frozen or canned are all good options but beware canned fruit in syrup since it’s high in sugar.

Calcium and vitamin D.

Go for low-fat or fat-free versions of milk, yogurt and cheese. Or choose fortified soy beverages. Supplements can meet your intake goals of calcium and vitamin D too.

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.

Look for canola, corn, olive, peanut or soybean oil, or plant-based foods such as nuts, seeds, avocados and olives. These are healthy fat options to replace solid, saturated fats.

Seafood.

Swap out meat and poultry more often with a variety of fish and seafood for a boost in omega-3s.

Cut back on:

Sodium.

Don’t exceed 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day — or just 1,500 mg per day if you’re over age 51; are African-American; or have a history of high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease or diabetes. Sodium is high in many processed foods and canned goods such as soups.

Sugar.

The American Heart Association says high intake of added sugars is linked to many health problems, including obesity, high blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Women should limit their sugar intake to about 6 teaspoons of sugar a day; the limit for men is 9 teaspoons. Keep in mind sugar is in many foods and drinks. Just one 12-ounce can of cola has about 8 teaspoons of sugar — maxing out your sugar limit.

Solid fats, especially trans fats.

Skip fatty animal-based foods such as bacon, poultry skin, butter and whole milk products. Also avoid foods with partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (read: trans fats) often found in cookies, donuts and crackers.

Refined grains.

White bread, white rice and many commercial cereals have had the fiber and many nutrients stripped away and act like sugar in the body. Choose whole grains instead.

Tune-Up in a Can

An easy way to keep your body running in optimum condition is to fuel it with the premium, balanced nutrition of Reliv nutritional supplements. In addition to supplying essential vitamins and minerals, many Reliv products such as Reliv Classic® and Reliv Now® are rich in healthy soy protein.

Reliv also helps you cut back your sugar intake with zero-calorie Relivables® All-Natural Sweetener.

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Smart Summer Snack

Nectarines: A Smart Summer Snack Reliv in ( Nutrition , · Healthy Living Tips )

The nectarine is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) fruit of the month in July - and they're a great source of nutrients necessary for optimal health!

Vitamin A.

This retinoid plays a key role in cellular growth and vision.

Vitamin C.

This antioxidant is necessary for the formation of collagen in bones, cartilage, muscles and blood vessels. It also has been shown to prevent or reduce the duration of the common cold.

Fiber.

According to the U.S. National Cancer Institute, dietary fiber promotes longevity by decreasing risk of cardiovascular, infectious and respiratory diseases. Fiber’s widespread benefits also include aiding digestion and promoting weight loss.

Niacin.

This B vitamin helps convert carbohydrates into usable energy and plays an important role in the nervous system, digestive system. It also promotes skin, hair and eye health. Many studies show niacin may even increase HDL (good) cholesterol.

Tips for adding to nectarines to your day:

Shake-up breakfast. Add a cup of sliced nectarines and a cup of ice to your morning Reliv shake and blend. For a filling meal replacement, add a scoop of Slimplicity.

Snack on the go.

Grab a nectarine and a handful of Relivables Soy Nuts for a quick bite with plenty of fiber and protein.

Save for later.

To enjoy this summer fruit throughout the year, arrange whole or sliced nectarines on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer. Once frozen, store the nectarines in a plastic bag. When you’re ready to eat, run the nectarine under cold water to remove the skin. Prepare frozen nectarines as usual.

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Simplicity

Dear Diary, Thank you for helping me lose weight Reliv in ( · Healthy Living Tips , · Weight Loss )

To lose weight, it’s important to pull together the right tools first. One essential basic is a food diary. Don’t write it off as an optional, “if I get around to it” part of your day. Keeping a food diary can have as much impact on weight loss as cutting out a giant bowl of ice cream every night.

A food diary can unearth not only what you’re eating and how much, but also why you’re eating. As a result, you can get to the root of where those sneaky pounds came from and how to best get rid of them for good. And you can track your progress to celebrate your successes!

Your best bet is to keep your food diary simple. Use your Reliv Slimplicity® “No-Cheat Sheet” or start a new food diary in a notebook. Keeping track of what you eat each day keeps you accountable and more mindful of what you’re putting in your mouth. And you’ll notice patterns, such as eating when you’re sad or bored. Your food diary will be a reality check — and a weight loss buddy.

Here’s what you need to record:

What you ate or drank:

Be honest about every bite and every sip. Several of those “throwaway” nibbles each day can add up quickly.

Portion size:

How big was that dollop really and how many chips did you eat? (Hopefully, you’ll realize it’s better to swap chips for something like apple slices…) This can be incentive to use measuring cups, spoons and your handy portion size guide.

Time:

Knowing when you ate can help you make sure you’re eating often enough (every three to four hours) to avoid binging, but also to help you realize you may be eating way too often. And you’ll recognize any danger zones.

Location:

Were you standing at the counter to eat? In front of the TV? Did you eat alone or with family or certain friends?

Hunger level:

Were you famished before you started? Or not really hungry at all?

Feelings:

How were you feeling when you decided to eat? Depressed? Bored? Happy?

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Move It For a Longer Life

Move It for a Longer Life Reliv in ( · Fitness , · Healthy Living Tips )

Do you know where your fitness level is? The more we learn, the more we realize how important it is to move our bodies. Inactivity brings spiraling health risks, especially when combined with a poor diet.

Sit on this: A 15-year study in the American Journal of Epidemiology found women who spent six hours a day sitting have a 37 percent higher risk of dying during that time period over those who spent less than three hours a day sitting.

Daily physical activity is a proven step to reduce your risk of developing or dying from chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Not to mention it helps you control your weight. Moderate daily activity for at least 30 minutes helps lower cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure and stress levels, improves bone health, improves flexibility and range of motion in joints, and reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Examples of moderate activity:

• • Brisk walking
• • Weight lifting
• • Tai chi
• • Dancing
• • Golf
• • Cleaning house
• • Gardening
• • Softball

To take it up a notch, add jogging, climbing stairs, bicycling, swimming or tennis. Try taking a brisk walk at lunchtime to boost your fitness and increase your alertness for the rest of the day. If you’ve been sedentary for a while, build your activity levels gradually, even if you have to start with just 10 or 15 minutes at a time. Your goals should be to:

• • Improve your cardiovascular endurance by increasing your breathing and heart rate;
• • Strengthen your muscles by working all muscle groups at least twice a week through weight lifting or resistance exercises such as push-ups, abdominal curls and squats;
• • Improve flexibility by stretching.

Exercise’s Peppy Partner

A common reason people say they don’t exercise is that they just don’t have the energy to do it. That’s where nutrition comes in to play. A diet rich in protein and fiber, with healthy fats and a variety of fruits and vegetables, provides the necessary energy to fuel your commitment to exercise. At the same time, when you’re busy juggling family, work and social responsibilities, supplements can offer a way to shore up your body’s nutritional needs as you increase your activity level.

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SOURCES:

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Healthy Aging Tips

3 Tips for Healthy Aging100 days ago by Reliv in ( · Healthy Living Tips )

From surgically-altered Hollywood stars — to advertisements for drastic anti-aging treatments, we constantly feel the pressure to stay young. But if we take care of our bodies from the inside, we can embrace aging instead of fearing it!

Challenge Your Brain. The saying “use it or lose it” applies to your brain. People often stop challenging their brains after retirement. Challenge your mind with the sudoku or crossword puzzle in the newspaper. Forcing those neurons to work in a fun way keeps you focused and alert. Healthy energy shot 24K™ can also help with your mental clarity and focus for those extra challenging Saturday morning crosswords.

Laugh Often. Laughter reduces stress hormones and releases endorphins — “feel good” hormones — in the brain. Laughing with others strengthens relationships, and studies have shown that strong friendships can increase your longevity.

Eat More Fat. Who would have thought anyone would tell you to add fat to your diet? Good fats like Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to keep your bones strong, reduce the effects of inflammation and contribute to healthy skin. Omega-3’s are found in foods like fish, pine nuts, avocados and ReversAge^®.

ReversAge is packed with essential nutrition for your body as it ages. Ingredients like Co-Q10, GPC and SAM-e help keep your brain sharp, your mood up and your body functioning to the best of its ability so you can enjoy vitality throughout your years.

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Amazing Super Soy

My business has Dr. Carl W. Hastings with his scientist who work very hard on our nutritional products to bring you the most up to date research on nutritional information and keep improving and adding new products to improve your lives. Many people do not wish to believe how important nutrition is in our lives to be healthy, but today just living a healthy lifestyle and consuming a healthy diet is not enough our foods just does not have enough of the nutrients our bodies require. By no means is our products going to cure any illness or disease, but more nutrietns in your life may decrease some of your symptoms and give you more energy which is worth give a try. Any improvement in our lives when it comes to our health is well worth giving a try, by the way your taking NO RISK....30-DAY Money Back Guarantee if you do not feel any improvement using our products. Now for today's post is how soy is becoming Super Soy.



Soy and Women’s Health

An important recent study found that soy food consumption did not increase the risk of cancer recurrence or death among survivors of breast cancer. Women in the highest intake category of soy foods had a 9 percent reduced risk of mortality and a 15 percent reduced risk for recurrence compared to those who had the lowest intake level. Researchers used data from a multi-institution collaborative study called the After Breast Cancer Pooling Project. Breast cancer outcomes were assessed, on average, nine years after cancer diagnosis.

For postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer, another recent study showed those who consumed high amounts of soy isoflavones had a lower risk of recurrence. In addition, evidence suggests that eating soy during childhood and/or adolescence reduces breast cancer later in life.

Soy and Men’s Health

Researchers at Northwestern University have found that a new, nontoxic drug made from soy’s isoflavone genistein could prevent cancer cells in the prostate from spreading to the rest of the body. So far, the cancer therapy drug has worked in preclinical animal studies and now shows benefits in humans with prostate cancer.

Soy’s Benefits to Heart Health

Researchers have found that soy-based diets reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides and raise HDL (good) cholesterol. In 1999, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a health claim about soy protein and heart disease based on soy’s cholesterol-lowering effects. The claim states that “25 grams of soy protein per day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.”

Soy foods also help the heart when they replace other sources of protein such as animal protein. This substitution reduces overall saturated fat intake while increasing polyunsaturated fat intake, which lowers cholesterol levels.

In addition, soy isoflavones reduce heart disease risk by inhibiting the growth of cells that form artery-clogging plaque. This plaque can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Soy also improves the flexibility of blood vessels, while another study shows a diet rich in isoflavones may improve the function of arteries in stroke patients.

Put simply, soy is one amazingly healthy bean!

The Mighty Soy Bean

Soy contains significant amounts of all the essential amino acids for humans, and is also a good source of protein. The beans contain significant amounts of alpha-linolenic acid, omega-6 fatty acid, and the isoflavones genistein and daidzein.

Soy isoflavones are responsible for most of soy’s health benefits. Studies have shown isoflavones are true multi-taskers, tackling everything from promoting heart health, alleviating hot flashes associated with menopause, increasing bone density, and lowering the risk of prostate, colon and breast cancers. In addition, protein rich soy foods may help you lose weight and fat when substituted for other sources of protein.

Savor these Soy Safety Facts:

● Isoflavones in soy foods have no significant effects on hormone levels in men or women.

● Soy foods are safe for a developing fetus.

● Women who eat soy foods have a lower risk of developing breast cancer.

● No studies demonstrate a link between eating soy and breast cancer recurrence or tumor growth in humans.

● Soy foods protect against thyroid cancer and have no effect on thyroid function in healthy people.

Soy Remains at the Heart of Good Nutrition

Throughout my 35+ years as a food scientist, one food that has continually impressed me for its sheer health-promoting power is soy. Whole soy powder, like that found in Reliv’s nutritional supplements, is especially eff ective since it retains all of the protein, phytonutrients and isoflavones thought to reduce risk for many serious diseases.

Soy is the foundation of several Reliv products and has been an essential part of the Reliv nutrition Revolution since 1988. Yet it’s important to recognize that soy is just one important part of a total package. Soy alone offers an array of benefits ranging from menopause relief to disease prevention and weight loss. But it’s the additional ingredients that work synergistically to make soy such a powerhouse in our products.

Recently, soy foods were highlighted in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS)’s 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations. These guidelines include recommendations to increase the intake of soy products and fortified soy beverages.

Others are finally catching on to what we’ve known for years about soy benefits. And research continues to show the many ways soy supports good health. So, cheers to your two Reliv shakes a day — you’re an official trendsetter!

To your health,

Dr. Carl W. Hastings, Reliv Vice Chairman & Chief Scientific Officer

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